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Muse
13-01-2009, 07:27 PM
After our trip to Lord Line last week, we realised that there must be a way to get next door to J Marr's. Agent MagooČ duly worked it out :thumb and took me and Scary Mary back for a look around today.

I haven't managed to find out an awful lot about what went on here; earlier rumours suggested that the company closed with the collapse of the fishing industry in the 80s but calendars on the wall were dated 2006.

The place is in an odd state, on one hand it is generally water-tight and the carpets appear quite new in some rooms but there has been a lot of pikey activity, some of it in the last few days.

I couldn't find any old photos of the building but found this one taken from either J Marr's or Lord Line showing the dock in use.

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The offices...

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Sorry, couldn't resist an arty one ;)

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boxfrenzy
13-01-2009, 07:44 PM
Nice one Muse. Shame it didn't work out for J Marr. At least he's got The Smiths royalties to live on. Last time I was in Hull I looked at this. Access was obvious except for some pesky fishermen who were right outside the place. Looks like there is still some nice features - I like the fireplaces. Seems like you guys have been busy.

cactusmelba
13-01-2009, 11:53 PM
great pics, nice one!

we were there just a day before, but didn't have time to explore.
love the stairways, the huge fireplace, and the arty one, well done!

Dr.Doo
14-01-2009, 12:10 AM
ace pictures Muse...some nice bits left....the Deco staircase is gorgeous.

jb28
14-01-2009, 12:26 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3193926331_49d81ea9bf.jpg

I want a desk like that. It's feckin' huge!

Thin Ice
14-01-2009, 12:34 AM
Are the blueprints and wall charts still inside there? If they are no longer there I will be a very sad explorer :-(

BB
14-01-2009, 02:36 AM
Nice stuff there Muse :thumb

bungle666
14-01-2009, 02:47 AM
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW that wooden panelling is gorgeous!!

good stuff!!

B..

scally
14-01-2009, 08:05 AM
i need to get to hull its on my door step practically lol...
some real nice pics there :)

KingElvis
14-01-2009, 09:18 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3193926331_49d81ea9bf.jpg

I want a desk like that. It's feckin' huge!

That baby would take some shifting :thumb

Muse
14-01-2009, 10:25 AM
Are the blueprints and wall charts still inside there? If they are no longer there I will be a very sad explorer :-(

There are quite a few wall charts and blueprints but they're getting completely trashed, looks like a hurricane has been through the place :( A lot had changed in just 3 days since M's recce.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3195697403_e1aaaf83a3.jpg

Cheers for the comments guys :)

coops
14-01-2009, 11:08 AM
Nice one mate like the deco stairs shot

converse1
14-01-2009, 11:31 AM
Very nice Muse. love the 'arty' shot! :) :thumb

iclimbfences
14-01-2009, 01:25 PM
Nice set of pictures there - the custom fire bucket is super cool!

The Smiths joke was just bad :laugh

ERNIE99_UK
14-01-2009, 02:06 PM
Lovely stuff, like the art deco items and railings in there.